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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Disability? 284 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 284 reports of Disability have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 3.2% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

284
Reports of Disability with CHLORHEXIDINE
3.2%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
246
Deaths
218
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Disability From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 284 reports, 246 (86.6%) resulted in death, 218 (76.8%) required hospitalization, and 223 (78.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Disability Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 284 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause?

Rash (3,921) Joint swelling (3,779) Fatigue (3,486) Lower respiratory tract infection (3,485) Pruritus (3,476) Peripheral swelling (3,467) Pain (3,463) Hypersensitivity (3,453) Folliculitis (3,405) Impaired healing (3,341)

What Other Drugs Cause Disability?

OXYCODONE (3,640) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (2,275) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (2,066) ADALIMUMAB (1,716) TRAMADOL (1,468) ETANERCEPT (1,407) MORPHINE (1,345) RANITIDINE (1,338) METHOTREXATE (1,232) HYDROMORPHONE (1,094)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Disability Risk?

CHLORHEXIDINE vs CHLORHEXIDINE\CHLORHEXIDINE CHLORHEXIDINE vs CHLORHEXIDINE\ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL CHLORHEXIDINE vs CHLORMADINONE CHLORHEXIDINE vs CHLORMEZANONE CHLORHEXIDINE vs CHLOROQUINE

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